有: the kanji for have and exist
有 is a JLPT N4 kanji that means have, exist. Below are its readings, 10 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
有 is written in 6 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
有 has 3 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 10 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
ユウ (yuu)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 有名ゆうめい · yūmei | famous |
| 有料ゆうりょう · yūryō | paid; fee required |
| 有効ゆうこう · yūkō | valid; effective |
| 所有しょゆう · shoyū | ownership |
| 有利ゆうり · yūri | advantageous |
| 共有きょうゆう · kyōyū | sharing |
| 有給休暇ゆうきゅうきゅうか · yūkyū kyūka | paid leave |
| 特有とくゆう · tokuyū | peculiar; characteristic |
ウ (u)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 有無うむ · umu | whether or not; presence or absence |
ある (aru)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 有り難いありがたい · arigatai | grateful; welcome |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- この駐車場は有料です。Kono chūshajō wa yūryō desu.There's a fee for this parking lot.
- 来週、有給休暇を取ります。Raishū, yūkyū kyūka o torimasu.I'm taking paid leave next week.
- 資料をチームで共有しました。Shiryō o chīmu de kyōyū shimashita.I shared the materials with the team.
- このチケットは今月末まで有効です。Kono chiketto wa kongetsumatsu made yūkō desu.This ticket is valid until the end of this month.
- 京都は寺で有名です。Kyōto wa tera de yūmei desu.Kyoto is famous for its temples.
- 参加の有無を金曜日までに教えてください。Sanka no umu o kin'yōbi made ni oshiete kudasai.Please let me know by Friday whether you'll attend.
Questions about 有
How many strokes does 有 have?
有 is written in 6 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 有?
The on readings are yuu (ユウ), u (ウ). The kun readings are aru (ある).
What is the difference between 有料 and 無料?
有料 (yūryō) means there is a fee. 無料 (muryō) means free of charge. You will see both on parking lots, restrooms and Wi-Fi signs.
What JLPT level is 有?
N4. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N4 is designed to match the former Level 3.
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Colors and descriptions
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 有
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.